2025 Toyota 4Runner: Service Brakes complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 26 owner complaints for the 2025 Toyota 4Runner that list the service brakes component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770239 (filed 10/09/2026): “The front brakes emit a very loud, embarrassing screeching or howling sound. this noise happens most severely when backing up/shifting into reverse.…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11768642 (filed 10/02/2026): “The brakes make a loud squealing noise especially in reverse. this is concerning and not what i expect from a brand new car!…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11767819 (filed 09/29/2026): “There is a known issue, under recall t-sb-0006-26. my brakes squeal very loudly when i move in reverse. toyota acknowledges that 2025 4runners are affected, but claim my specific vin is not covered.…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Pads and rotors are a common DIY job with hand tools and a jack; ABS/hydraulic faults need a scan tool. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
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